自然指数科研领导者榜单：中国保持第一

Group 1 - China maintains its position as the leader in the Nature Index for 2024, with a share of 32,122, representing a 17% increase from 2023 [1] - The number of Chinese institutions in the global top ten increased from 7 to 8, with the Chinese Academy of Sciences remaining first [2] - Other top countries include the USA, Germany, UK, Japan, and France, while South Korea rose to 7th place, surpassing Canada [1][2] Group 2 - The overall share of Western countries has declined for the second consecutive year, with reductions of at least 7% for Canada, France, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA [1] - Japan experienced a 9% decrease in its adjusted share, contrasting with the growth seen in Asian countries [1] - Singapore improved its ranking from 18th to 16th, with a 7% increase in adjusted share, the second highest among the top twenty countries [1]